[daveymck]

As I understood it they are not as safe as kazza etc as it can see who is sharing/downloading the file as it uses each share to propogate the file onto each pc, so as you download its using your incomplete file to upload to others.

I have heard rumours that "they" could put out the file then datamine the ip of all those sharing and act upon it but I have no idea a if that is true and b if they are bothered about you downloading or more about those who regularlly leak/record movies and songs. I would have thought they would go after those either sharing lots or doing the ripping but they may make examples of more little people to try and kill it.

I use newsgroups as my preferred method of download handy for new films/albums etc but you are limited to what others post, I never found bitorrents particulary fast downloading so gave up on it.